Gold prices have steadily increased in the past couple of years. Ask anyone who studies economics, finance or investing about gold and he will likely testify that the price of this precious metal has skyrocketed at an unprecedented rate in the recent past. In fact, many such experts advise to sell gold jewellery and other…

In recent days, the new headlines, especially the financial news, have been focused on the very sharp decline in the market price of gold. While it is true that short term traders and investors have taken a hit on their gold investments, you should also be aware that by historical standards the value of gold…

It has been quite an exciting few weeks for the gold markets. We saw prices jumping within days of the announcement from the US Federal Reserve on their fiscal policy. Gold has reached the highest price in almost 7 months, making now a GREAT time to sell. As well as gold, silver has also gone…

Selling gold is becoming more normal as customers around New Zealand realise they could be sitting on a goldmine with their jewellery. The value of scrap gold is determined by how heavy the items are, what karat of gold and the live spot prices. Being a gold buyer, it's fascinating to see the interesting jewellery items that…

Gold panning is becoming more and more popular amongst geology enthusiasts in New Zealand and all over the world. Also called simply panning, gold panning is a way to extract gold using, in most cases, few resources, low investment, simple equipment and rustic tools. The process is one of the simplest and also the oldest…

If you do a little online research, you will see that there are numerous websites and so called experts who claim that they or their systems can predict the future price of gold. Sometimes price and value predictions are correct, however hindsight can be a wonderful thing. You may not be sure if their claims are true,…

Christmas time is upon us and it's a great time for giving and spending time with loved ones. If you are looking for extra cash these holidays, remember you may be sitting on a gold-mine in your jewellery box. The gold prices when selling jewellery depend on the carat and weight of the items. The…

The amount paid by Gold Smart for your jewellery depends on the gold quality and weight of your items. Most countries require jewelers by law to hallmark or seal gold jewellery. This means that an analysis laboratory determines the quality of the piece and stamps it with an official seal to indicate purity. On the…

Many people make a mistake of pawning their gold and silver to "less-than-trustworthy" uncaring pawn shops. Gold Smart appreciates your time and we understand that many cash for gold and silver deals can leave you feeling jilted. You deserve much better than that! Don't Take Chances Gold Smart is the safest and easiest way to…

Gold prices are remaining high as continued uncertainty around the US debt crisis continues to trouble markets. This is more a reflection of the US Dollar loosing value against other currencies, including the AUD and NZD. The recent rises in spot prices have caught many by surprise, however remain highly volatile as markets trade on…